Housekeeper - Assisted Living

Description

$2,000 Sign-on Bonus!

WORK HOURS

7 am - 1:30 pm OR 8 am - 2:30 pm | 30 hrs/wk | M - F

RESPONSIBLE TO

Environmental Service Manager

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

To clean and maintain common areas in our Assisted Living facility. Also, will fill in for housekeepers that clean apartments when they are gone.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain cleanliness of hallways, entries and all other common areas.
• Take the trash out of soiled utility rooms and empty into trash compactor.
• The housekeeping staff are responsible for keeping all equipment and surfaces in the area assigned clean, sanitary and orderly using the appropriate procedures.
• Established infection control procedures will be followed including proper hand washing, gloving and the use of personal protective devices.
• The chemicals used in the performance of the job will be properly labeled and stored.
• Will maintain confidentiality of all tenant information and provide privacy by knocking on apartment doors and waiting for response to enter.
• Must attend in-services when offered and demonstrate interest in learning.
• Should be flexible and be able to adapt to changes in procedures, willing to accept changes in hours and assignments as the need arises.
• Must have the ability to exhibit patience and be a caring person.
• Must be able to work under supervision and be willing and able to accept constructive criticism.
• Must be able to cooperate and work together with co-workers as a member of the team and not be disruptive to the working environment.
• Should be able to organize workload to completion in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Personal appearance must be neat and clean with good personal hygiene. Must be willing to follow established dress code including the wearing of name tag at all times.
• Cover for absent housekeepers and clean apartment units following Missouri Slope Assisted Living Procedures and Cleaning Routine if full time housekeepers are absent.
• Must be punctual and dependable with attendance as scheduled.
• Must be able to work around oven cleaner occasionally.
• Safety precautions will be learned and followed. Will be responsible for adhering to safety policies and procedures established to protect the tenants and employees from unnecessary harm and injury.
• Will be responsible to be aware of the Volunteer Protection Program (VPP) and Risk Management/Safety Program and will adhere to the established policies and procedures within the Missouri Slope Assisted Living facility and Missouri Slope Skilled Care with regards to job performance and safe operating procedures.
• This position requires good hearing acuity and the ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language well enough to communicate effectively with tenants and coworkers, as well as receive oral an/or written instruction.
• Must have visual acuity requiring close vision, distance sufficient for paperwork along with the ability to distinguish colors.
• Must be in good physical health with the ability to push or lift up to 50 pounds, 10-20% of an 6-hour shift and to walk, stand and reach 90% of an 8-hour shift.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist in other duties are requested by Manager.
• Work on group projects such as window cleaning, vent cleaning, light fixture cleaning, etc.
• Cover front desk for breaks

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the Director of Missouri Slope Assisted Living as may be required. Missouri Slope Assisted Living reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.


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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous cleaning experience preferred.
• HS diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Successfully pass a drug test, background check, including criminal history, certification registries, and employment history
• Completion of training as required by Missouri Slope
• Employees at Missouri Slope are required to receive the annual influenza vaccination as a condition of employment. Successful candidates must either get the vaccination (which is covered by the employer), provide proof of a current vaccination, or obtain an approved accommodation on their start date. This requirement is in place to safeguard the health and safety of our employees, patients/clients, and the community we serve, in alignment with state and federal health guidelines. Exemptions may be made for medical reasons (e.g., documented allergy or medical contraindication) or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent vaccination. Requests for such accommodations will be handled on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• A well lighted and well ventilated 64 apartment retirement community on 2 levels with carpeted and vinyl floors.